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UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights Indefinitely Following US Sanctions

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced an immediate suspension of all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country. The aviation regulator stated the measure complies with global US sanctions prohibiting Iranian carriers from accessing foreign airports.

Affected country
United Arab Emirates
Location / route
All UAE airports and UAE-Iran flight routes
Published by source
September 25, 2026 4:00 AM CST
Effective period
September 24, 2026 12:00 AM CST
Last verified
September 25, 2026 8:15 PM CST
Status
Active

Official guidance

All flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE are suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to verify flight statuses directly with official sources and authorised airlines.

Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.

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The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, effective Thursday, September 24, until further notice.

According to an official statement carried by state news agency WAM, the GCAA confirmed that the decision was taken in light of US sanctions that bar Iranian airlines from using airport facilities in countries around the world.

The regulator stated it will keep the public and relevant aviation stakeholders informed of developments pending the eventual resumption of normal air connectivity between the UAE and Iran, urging passengers to rely strictly on official sources for updates.

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